> Starting this Friday, October 8, local musicians that sing and write their own music will finally have an outlet. David Fountain, organizer of the showcases, hopes it will give the artists in the Griffin area a chance to perform some of their own music, instead of being “exploited to play covers at local bars […]
>More to Generics Than a Lower Price
October 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
> A lower price may not be the only difference between a generic and brand-name drug. The price difference is often attributed to the money spent on large-scale marketing campaigns, but it’s also because a generic drug rides the coattails of the brand-name drug through the Federal Drug Association’s approval process. Though the FDA claims […]
>UGA Scientist Creates Hand Sanitizer to Fight "Cruise Ship Virus"
October 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
> By Sharon DowdyUniversity of Georgia Image credit: Stanley Leary A hand sanitizer created by University of Georgia scientists could soon help vacationers on cruise ships spend more time having fun on the lido deck and less time leaning over the side suffering from nasty stomach bugs. The sanitizer kills norovirus, the leading cause of […]
>Kiwanis Fair Opens October 7
October 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
> Fall and cooler weather has officially arrived, which means it’s time for a Kiwanis corndog and a ride on the Ferris Wheel. The 64th annual Spalding County Fair will be open October 7-16 and in addition to all of your favorite rides (some of which didn’t make it last year, but L.V. Skipper assures THE PAPER that everyone’s favorites […]
>All Together Hosts Mamie Ruth Trunk Show
October 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
> This Thursday, October 7, “Mamie Ruth” clothing and jewelry designer Emily Bargeron will be at All Together. Mamie Ruth jewelry has been featured on websites such as Atlanta’s Daily Candy and Charleston Fashion Week chose the Mamie Ruth line to be a part of the “Emerging Fashion Designers” show. Mamie Ruth’s trunk will be open from 10 […]
>Local restaurant extends hours from dinner only to lunch
September 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
> September 30, 2010– One-year-old Griffin restaurant 6th Street Pier has extended its service hours from Thursday through Saturday dinner only to include Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunch service. “We’re not sure yet if we’ll stay open for lunch until two or two-thirty,” said Linda Gilchrist, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband David Gilchrist. […]
>Board of Education puts 2011-2012 school calendar on first reading
September 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
>Griffin, Ga— Taking into consideration the timeline of the renovation of Griffin High School scheduled to begin shortly, the Griffin-Spalding County Board of Education voted to place on first reading a 2011-12 school calendar that begins school on August 8, ends school June 1, and includes balanced breaks through the year. Denise Burrell, Deputy Superintendent […]
>Fourteen Spalding High students receive AP Scholar awards
September 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
> SHS students receive AP Scholar Awards Fourteen students at Spalding High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams during the 2009 – 2010 school year. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses […]
>Crescent Elementary "Hats for Hope Day"
September 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
> Nolan, Mrs. Peeples & classmates- from left to right – First graders Abigail Moore, Elizabeth Twilley, Garrison Biles, Nolan Blake, Mrs. Lisa Peeples, and Aidan Mitchell. Crescent Elementary School participated in Hats for Hope Day on Thursday, September 23. Jay’s Hope is a foundation whose mission is to improve the quality of life for […]
>Mainstay Academy teacher receives Fulbright Fellowship
September 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment
> Mainstay Academy teacher Fiesta T. Kagler has been named a Fulbright Fellow. The Griffin-Spalding County School System employee, currently completing a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, was selected by the American Institute for Resource and Human Development (AIRHD) to participate in an intense five week program in Tanzania, Africa. During the summer break, she served […]
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